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Labneh Balls in Olive Oil and Herbs
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Labneh Balls in Olive Oil and Herbs

Homemade labneh balls in olive oil with herbs and spices — a classic Mediterranean snack for the Sabbath and events

⏱ 50 min🍽 4 servings 🌍 Mediterranean👩‍🍳 Afoona

👨‍🍳 Method

  1. 1
    Mix the yogurt with the salt.
  2. 2
    Line a strainer with a double layer of cheesecloth set over a bowl, pour in the yogurt and tie up the ends of the cloth.
    ColanderCheeseclothBowl
  3. 3
    Refrigerate 24–48 hours, until the labneh is thick.
    Refrigerator
    💡The longer the yogurt strains, the thicker the labneh: a day for a spread, and another day or two for balls.
  4. 4
    With oiled hands, roll the labneh into balls the size of a walnut and cover them with olive oil in a jar.
    Jar
  5. 5
    Add the coriander seeds, red pepper, rosemary, thyme and smoked paprika to the jar.
  6. 6
    Refrigerate the jar at least 24 hours before serving.
    Refrigerator
605calories
12 gprotein
6 gcarbs
60 gfat
● protein 7%● carbs 4%● fat 89%

Per serving (183 g), of 4 servings

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⚖ About the ingredients

🔧 Tools needed (4)

  • Refrigerator · Also works: Freezer (Chills faster; don't let it freeze) · Ice bath (Ice bath)
  • Bowl · Also works: Pot (None)
  • Colander · Also works: Lid (a lid held slightly open over the sink, you lose a little) · Slotted spoon (for small amounts)
  • Jar · Also works: Storage container (None)

🧻 Consumables: Cheesecloth

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